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AK57 BVM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,603 mi
Last recorded70,603 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged lightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge just visible tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 65,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged lightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge just visible tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,614 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 62,614 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,680 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 45,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 41,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,622 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,622 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,557 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AK57 BVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK57 BVM registered?

AK57 BVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is AK57 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 BVM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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